During pregnancy, female friends must pay attention to various prenatal examinations, such as Down syndrome screening and NT testing, which are all necessary. If problems are found in the fetus during the examination, early termination of pregnancy can prevent the birth of defective babies. So, does NT have to go to obstetrics?
Pregnant women who undergo NT examination do not necessarily need to go to obstetrics. Many hospitals have different departments, so pregnant women can consult their own hospital to determine whether they need to go to obstetrics or gynecology. And an appointment should be made in advance, which can avoid a lot of trouble during the inspection.
NT examination does not require holding urine or drawing blood for laboratory testing. It is performed through ultrasound examination. Please note that NT examination requires high technical skills, so it is advisable to choose a large hospital for the examination. Moreover, NT examination is best performed during fetal sleep and in a relatively quiet environment. If the fetus twists, it can affect the scan and lead to examination failure.
In NT examination, the transparent layer behind the fetal neck is tested. If the thickness exceeds 3 millimeters, it is considered abnormal, and the larger the value, the higher the risk of the child getting sick. If the fetal NT value exceeds 3 millimeters, the baby is likely to have chromosomal abnormalities or suffer from heart disease or Down syndrome after birth.
